Windsurf vs Verboo Code
Side-by-side spec sheet: Windsurf vs Verboo Code. Where each one runs, models, usage limit, price, context, and infrastructure, so you can decide fast.
Windsurf is a full IDE (a VS Code fork, now under Cognition, the same company behind Devin, which renamed the product to Devin Desktop in June 2026) with its own Cascade agent and Tab autocomplete, using the proprietary SWE-1.7 model plus access to Claude, GPT, and Gemini. Verboo Code is a terminal CLI with dedicated GPUs in Brazil, unlimited tokens, and a fixed price, running open models like GLM-5.2 and Kimi K2.7. Stick with Windsurf if you want a full editor and your usage fits the plan's quota. Switch to Verboo Code if the quota stalls your task mid-way or you prefer a terminal with no token cap.
Windsurf and Verboo Code side by side
| Attribute | Windsurf | Verboo Code |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Desktop editor, VS Code fork (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Terminal CLI, any system with Node.js |
| Models | SWE-1.7 (proprietary, Cognition) + Claude, GPT, and Gemini via selector | 11 open models (GLM-5.2, DeepSeek V4, Kimi K2.7, and others), switch with /model |
| Usage limit | Daily and weekly quota per plan, resets on its own, doesn't roll over (since 03/19/2026) | Unlimited tokens within the plan, fixed price |
| Price | Free · Pro US$ 20/mo · Max US$ 200/mo | Junior R$ 99 · Pro R$ 249 · Max R$ 499 · Ultra R$ 1,299/mo |
| Max context | Varies by model, up to 1M tokens (Claude/GPT), auto-summarizes once full | 1M tokens on almost every model (exception: qwen3.8-27b, 262k) |
| Where it processes | Cognition/Devin cloud (Cerebras on the fast tier, Fireworks on free) | Dedicated GPU, own server in Brazil |
| Integrations | BYOK only swaps the key for official listed providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI), no custom base URL | Own OpenAI-compatible router (code.verboo.ai/router/v1), any compatible client can point to it |
| What it does best | Full editor with integrated Cascade and Tab autocomplete, multi-agent in the cloud | Terminal with unlimited tokens and predictable pricing, no quota stalling the task mid-way |
When Windsurf is the right choice
- You want a full editor, with Cascade and Tab built in, not just a terminal agent.
- Your daily usage is light to moderate and fits the Free or Pro quota.
- You want to orchestrate multiple agents in the Cognition/Devin cloud, all in one place.
- Your team already uses Windsurf, and switching tools costs more than managing the quota.
When Verboo Code is the right choice
- Your task stalls mid-way because Windsurf's daily or weekly quota ran out.
- You prefer a fixed, predictable price over tracking a quota that resets and doesn't carry over.
- You want a terminal with unlimited tokens, without waiting for the next quota refresh.
- You want to run open models (GLM, DeepSeek, Kimi) on dedicated GPUs, with a server in Brazil.
How to switch
Windsurf has no custom base URL field: BYOK only swaps the key for the officially listed providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI), unlike Cursor. You can't keep the editor and just swap the engine underneath. Run Verboo Code side by side:
npm install -g @verboo/code
verboo
Cascade and Windsurf's Tab keep working normally, in a separate editor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Verboo Code's models inside Windsurf?
Not directly: Windsurf's BYOK only swaps the key for the officially listed providers, with no custom base URL field. Run Verboo Code side by side from the terminal.
Which is cheaper, Windsurf or Verboo Code?
Depends on volume: light use fits Free or Pro (US$ 20/mo); heavy use hits the daily quota even with weekly balance left, while Verboo Code charges a fixed price with unlimited tokens starting at R$ 99/mo.
Does Windsurf still exist under that name?
The product keeps running, but since June 2026 Cognition officially renamed it Devin Desktop. "Windsurf" is still the most searched name, which is why we use it here.
If what's stalling your flow isn't the model's intelligence but a quota that resets before the task is done, Verboo Code solves that with unlimited tokens at a fixed price, in the same terminal habit.
Want the full benchmark?
This sheet sums up the decision. For the benchmark with sources and the full discussion, read the analysis: Windsurf vs Verboo Code: daily quota or unlimited tokens.